CAPE TOWN – Excitement is building in Cape Town as soccer fans eagerly await the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain, with supporters divided over who will lift the trophy. McDonald’s Western & Eastern Cape Operations Director Faiek Opperman says he is backing Spain, praising young star Lamine Yamal for his influence, while acknowledging […]
NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, the White House has confirmed. Trump will also attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. The White House says his visit will mark the […]
Banyana Banyana will depart for Morocco on Saturday to compete in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), aiming to reclaim the continental title they won in 2022 after finishing fourth in the last edition. Coach Desiree Ellis is balancing experience with fresh talent as she prepares the squad for a tough tournament. The players […]
JOHANNESBURG – Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed he will leave the South African national team after a successful five-year spell in charge. The Belgian made the announcement in an interview with a Belgian publication, bringing an end to the longest managerial tenure in Bafana Bafana history. Broos guided South Africa to back-to-back […]
The government has wished South Africa’s women’s T20 cricket team well ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at 15:00. The Proteas Women have been praised for their impressive performances, determination and resilience throughout the tournament. Government has called on all South Africans to unite behind the team by wearing Proteas […]
MEXICO – Morocco came from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining World Cup Group C match in Atlanta. Haiti shocked their opponents by taking the lead through a Yassine Bounou own goal and later a superb strike from Wilson Isidor, but goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari ensured the sides were […]
MEXICO – South Africa secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their final Group A match. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal as Bafana Bafana finished second in the group behind co-hosts Mexico, who won all three of their matches. Coach Hugo […]
MEXICO – Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group E match, booking their place in the knockout stage for the first time since winning the tournament in 2014. Ivory Coast took the lead shortly after the first hydration break when captain Franck Kessie beat Manuel Neuer, after […]
MEXICO – Japan took a commanding 3-0 lead against Tunisia in their Group F match at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico. Coach Hajime Moriyasu relied on Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito to fill the attacking void left by injured playmaker Takefusa Kubo, while Takehiro Tomiyasu strengthened the defence. Japan made a fast start, with Kamada […]
ATLANTA – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has dismissed criticism from pundits and social media following South Africa’s 2-0 loss to Mexico in their opening World Cup match. The defeat sparked debate about the team’s tactics and performance. Broos said he remains focused on helping South Africa bounce back against Czech Republic and insisted he […]